Protecting toggle switches

[TobyC]

Hey chatters

 

So on my TC electronic BH800 there are a number of small toggle switches. The ones at the front are protected by rails, but the one at the back (pictured) is not only exposed, but is the most protruding thing at the back of the amp. I am just waiting for it to snap off when the amp is in a bag. Does anyone have any non permanent solutions that can protect it? I hardly use the switch itself, so it can be a solution that means the switch is covered. Also, I don't care if it looks like a complete bodge, so long as it works.

 

Thoughts?

 

Thanks 

 

Toby

[John Cribbin]

Bodge, I'm yer man!

 

Go down to Poundland and get some stick on Velcro. Then head for the off licence and buy a bottle of wine. The order of purchase is not essential.

 

From the velcro, cut Polo shaped pieces, one to fit around the toggle switch. Remove cork from wine and drill it so the toggle will fit inside. Stick other piece of Velcro to cork, et viola you now have a removable cover.

 

To toast your success, by some strange occurrence you find an open bottle of wine conveniently within reach. Cheers! 

[PaulThePlug]

If ya dont use the switch... how about taking it out and just wiring a link?

 

[TobyC]

51 minutes ago, John Cribbin said:

Bodge, I'm yer man!

 

Go down to Poundland and get some stick on Velcro. Then head for the off licence and buy a bottle of wine. The order of purchase is not essential.

 

From the velcro, cut Polo shaped pieces, one to fit around the toggle switch. Remove cork from wine and drill it so the toggle will fit inside. Stick other piece of Velcro to cork, et viola you now have a removable cover.

 

To toast your success, by some strange occurrence you find an open bottle of wine conveniently within reach. Cheers! 

This sounds exactly what I'm after. Has all the ingredients: it works, it's cheap, it's a bodge, and it involves booze 

[TobyC]

49 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said:

If ya dont use the switch... how about taking it out and just wiring a link?

 

Would rather not for two reasons: one I'm not a tinkerer and don't want to open it up and two, I may rarely need it so so still need occasional access. But great suggestion!

[PaulThePlug]

Don't spose the protrusion unscrews... like a Les Paul Type Toggle?

[TobyC]

6 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said:

Don't spose the protrusion unscrews... like a Les Paul Type Toggle?

Nope tried that. It's a bit of a design flaw

[Bigguy2017]

Leave the empty shell of a Neutrik XLR in the adjacent socket?

[neepheid]

Appreciate that space might be tight in there, but wouldn't some kind of flush switch like a slide switch or a latching push switch have made more sense in a portabie device?

 

EDIT: obviously that question's aimed at TC, not the OP

 

Edited July 27, 2022 by neepheid

[velvetkevorkian]

I always wanted an excuse to use something like this...

[blisters on my fingers]

Ring of Blu tack

 

Toothpaste cap

 

Plus £1.49 for the Eight Ace

 

[TobyC]

Love that this is getting into MacGyver territory:

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

One of these fixed with a bit of double-sided tape should do it: https://www.htsspares.com/catalogue/plant/access-platform-parts/access-platform-electrical-parts/show/toggle-switch-guard

 

[TobyC]

15 minutes ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

One of these fixed with a bit of double-sided tape should do it: https://www.htsspares.com/catalogue/plant/access-platform-parts/access-platform-electrical-parts/show/toggle-switch-guard

 

This actually looks super useful - thanks. That said, postage from this place is £11!!!!!!

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I think one of the pieces of this £4 meccano set should do the same job:

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/5651801

[Bigguy2017]

Something like this ?

Nickel Plated Toggle Switch Guard | Car Builder - Kit & Classic Car Parts Specialist

 

[Downunderwonder]

On 28/07/2022 at 03:09, TobyC said:

Love that this is getting into MacGyver territory:

Yerp. Duct tape a mess of cardboard over/around with a hole so a determined finger can still switch it. Job done.

[tauzero]

On 26/07/2022 at 19:49, TobyC said:

So on my TC electronic BH800 there are a number of small toggle switches. The ones at the front are protected by rails, but the one at the back (pictured) is not only exposed, but is the most protruding thing at the back of the amp. I am just waiting for it to snap off when the amp is in a bag. Does anyone have any non permanent solutions that can protect it? I hardly use the switch itself, so it can be a solution that means the switch is covered. Also, I don't care if it looks like a complete bodge, so long as it works.

 

Using a small angle grinder or a Dremel, take most of the length off the toggle, leaving just enough to be able to use a screwdriver or similar to operate the switch.

Edited August 13, 2022 by tauzero

[tommorichards]

On 26/07/2022 at 21:28, John Cribbin said:

Bodge, I'm yer man!

 

Go down to Poundland and get some stick on Velcro. Then head for the off licence and buy a bottle of wine. The order of purchase is not essential.

 

From the velcro, cut Polo shaped pieces, one to fit around the toggle switch. Remove cork from wine and drill it so the toggle will fit inside. Stick other piece of Velcro to cork, et viola you now have a removable cover.

 

To toast your success, by some strange occurrence you find an open bottle of wine conveniently within reach. Cheers! 

I was literally about to suggest a Cork. But not to the extent of your brilliant velcro inclusion.